Recruitment in a Young Growing Company, April 2017
Our client, is a young and growing organization with presence in the manufacturing, health & wellbeing, and not-for-profit sectors. They are seeking for qualified candidates who will share in their vision to tackle women empowerment, poverty alleviation, cultural, socio-economic ,health &
wellbeing issues, to fill the following positions. These positions are for young and self-driven candidates
JOB TITLE: GROUP FINANCE MANAGER
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and
- reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- (GAAP)
- Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare
- the annual budget in consultation with the CEO and directors.
- Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met.
- Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise
- with the group internal auditor when and where necessary.
- Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash
- management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and
- petty cash.
- Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general
- ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a
- timely and accurate manner.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that
- personnel and financial information is secure.
- Reconcile bank and investment accounts
- Perform any other related duties that may be assigned.
EDUCATION
- Good university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
- Management/Administration
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- ACA, ACCA, or related certifications
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 7 years’ work experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a financial role
- Not-for-profit experience and reporting will be added advantage
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Knowledge of laws affecting NGOs or not-for profit organizations
- Advanced in the use of accounting software
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, IT solutions, Internet
- etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills
- Planning and organization skills
- Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
- Able to exercise diplomacy
- Commercially astute and able to effectively communicate complex
- financial data and information to managers with non-financial expertise.
- High attention to detail and accuracy
JOB TITLE: GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, recommend, communicate and implement effective human
- resources policies, procedures and manuals.
- Co-ordinate the recruitment, selection, orientation, retention and
- termination of staff at the entities and the group.
- Review, update and draft job descriptions and qualifications required
- for the staff of the group.
- Facilitate performance management and objective staff appraisals.
- Manage the provision of corporate trainings that address the needs of
- the staff and contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of the
- group.
- Develop effective retention and succession strategies.
- Proactively monitor the operations of the organisation and provide
- appropriate advice on HR matters.
- Direct and oversee all administration related activities including
- security, maintenance, communications, office supplies and
- transportation.
- Establish and maintain organizational records, reports and employee
- files.
- Carry out any other responsibilities that may be required.
EDUCATION
- A bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BUT NOT REQUIRED)
- Working in HR, in a not-for-profit environment
- A Master’s degree in related discipline
- CIPM, CIPD, SHRM etc.
EXPERIENCE
- 7-8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of
- progressive, hands-on HR experience in manufacturing and services
- organizations.
- 3 years in administrative services roles;
- 3-5 years’ supervisory experience
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills
- Proven record of high level of confidentiality and excellent
- organization skills.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, IT solutions, Internet
- etc.
- Strong global and cultural awareness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and multitasking ability
- Strong ethical standards
JOB TITLE: INTERNAL AUDITOR
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare internal audit schedules and manage audits for all entities
- of the group.
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management
- and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial
- reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and
- regulations.
- Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous
- reports, data, flowcharts etc.
- Reconciles documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain
- accuracy
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results.
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity,
- legality and goal achievement.
- Analyse audit results to identify loopholes and recommend methods for
- increasing profits, averting risks and decreasing unnecessary costs
- Manage the periodic inventory and budget audits against the standard
- financial requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, to ensure efficient implementation
- of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
- Promote the adoption of best practice in internal control system.
EDUCATION
- A good bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or related certifications
EXPERIENCE
- 7-10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years proven work
- experience as an internal or senior auditor
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Advanced computer skills, specifically, MS Office, accounting
- software and databases
- Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data and
- information to managers with non-financial expertise.
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules
- and regulations
- Excellent documentation and record keeping skills
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgement
- Excellent oral and written communication
JOB TITLE: HEAD, SOCIAL WELFARE
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, recommend, implement and coordinate welfare programmes and activities, in line with the organization’s mission and vision.
- Develop, plan and implement fund-raising strategies for the department and the orphanage
- Provide direct service and support to beneficiaries, such as handling
- a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs assessment, or
- resolving complaints.
- Develop and implement effective processes and procedures for requesting, tracking and providing welfare support.
- Facilitate beneficiary forums for feedback and communication, and
- organize other sensitization programmes
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and reports,
- Supervise and evaluate the work of staff and volunteers
- Develop individual support plans for the children in the orphanage
- Perform any other duties as may be required.
EDUCATION
- A good bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other
- related courses.
- Vocational training in areas such as child care, education or
- counselling will be an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
- 4-6 years of professional experience in an NGO, orphanage or any other social work.
- Previous experience in child care, old peoples home and related area will be an added advantage
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Good understanding of all aspects of social/child care.
- Strong passion for women, youth & child development.
- Organised, efficient and flexible
- Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Excellent communication (written and Oral) and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently and in a team Integrity
- Committed to achieving goals in a timely manner
- Ability to build a friendly but professional rapport with stakeholders
- Problem solving skills
NOTE:
*CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN KWARA STATE (ILORIN AND ITS ENVIRONS).
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to
[email protected].
The subject of the message should be the role being applied for. (e.g.
Group Finance Manager).
Application Deadline: 5th May, 2017